Plop! The sound of water reached his ears as Lin Xuan was submerged by the well. Not only did he not feel any discomfort, but he felt a sense of comfort throughout his body.
pū tōng yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， jǐng shuǐ jiāng lín xuān de shēn tǐ yān mò ， rán ér bù jǐn méi yǒu gǎn jué dào rèn hé bù tuǒ ， fǎn ér hún shēn shū fú 。
噗通一声传入耳朵，井水将林轩的身体淹没，然而不仅没有感觉到任何不妥，反而浑身舒服。
This wasn't just ordinary well water; it was clearly... Nine Heavens Immortal Dew!
zhè nǎ lǐ shì shén me jǐng shuǐ ， fēn míng jiù shì …… jiǔ tiān xiān lù ！
这哪里是什么井水，分明就是……九天仙露！
Lin Xuan's heart leaped with joy.
lín xuān xīn zhōng dà xǐ 。
林轩心中大喜。
Nine Heavens Immortal Dew was also a legendary holy object. Just one drop could restore the magical power of a cultivator who had passed through the Tribulation Stage.
jiǔ tiān xiān lù ， yì shì chuán shuō zhōng de shèng wù ， zhǐ xū yào yī dī ， jiù kě yǐ huī fù dù jié qī xiū shì de fǎ lì 。
九天仙露，亦是传说中的圣物，只需要一滴，就可以恢复渡劫期修士的法力。
Since this precious item appeared here, the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil must be nearby as well.
cǐ wù jì rán chū xiàn zài zhè lǐ ， nà me jiǔ tiān xī rǎng bì dìng yě bù yuǎn le qù 。
此物既然出现在这里，那么九天息壤必定也不远了去。
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and swallowed the Nine Heavens Immortal Dew in one gulp.
lín xuān shēn shēn hū xī ， jiāng jiǔ tiān xiān lù dà kǒu tūn luò jìn dǔ zi lǐ 。
林轩深深呼吸，将九天仙露大口吞落进肚子里。
Restore my magical power!
huī fù fǎ lì ！
恢复法力！
Apart from that, there were other benefits to this item.
chú cǐ yǐ wài ， cǐ wù hái yǒu bié de yī xiē hǎo chù 。
除此以外，此物还有别的一些好处。
He couldn't afford to miss such an opportunity. At the same time, Lin Xuan sped up towards the bottom of the well.
liáng jī bù róng cuò guò ， tóng shí lín xuān yě jiā sù xiàng jǐng dǐ yóu qù le 。
良机不容错过，同时林轩也加速像井底游去了。
After swimming for about twenty丈, he suddenly found himself in a spacious area. It was like a new small world before his eyes.
dà yuē yóu le èr shí yú zhàng ， yǎn qián huò rán kāi lǎng ， lǐ miàn jìng shì bié yǒu dòng tiān ， bù …… shì yī zhǎn xīn de xiǎo shì jiè ， yìng rù le yǎn lián 。
大约游了二十余丈，眼前豁然开朗，里面竟似别有洞天，不……是一崭新的小世界，映入了眼帘。
Though it was a miniature world, it was incredibly solid and rich with essence energy. The air was filled with bird songs and fragrant flowers, exuding an extraordinary aura.
suī shì mí nǐ shì jiè ， dàn què jiān gù yǐ jí ， líng qì chōng yù 。
虽是迷你世界，但却坚固以极，灵气充裕。
Then... the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil came into view.
niǎo yǔ huā xiāng ， chù chù tòu chū bù fán zhī qì 。
鸟语花香，处处透出不凡之气。
Yes, that's right, the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil.
suí hòu …… jiǔ tiān xī rǎng yìng rù le yǎn lián lǐ 。
随后……九天息壤映入了眼帘里。
It was on a mountain peak in front of him.
méi cuò ， jiǔ tiān xī rǎng 。
没错，九天息壤。
This mountain towered ten thousand feet high, with rugged rocks and towering beauty. It looked like a sharp sword piercing the heavens.
jiù zài qián fāng de yī zuò shān fēng zhī shàng 。
就在前方的一座山峰之上。
It exuded an overwhelming aura.
cǐ shān gāo wàn zhàng ， guài shí lín xún ， tǐng bá xiù lì ， rú yī bǐng lì jiàn ， zhí cì rù cāng qióng lǐ 。
此山高万丈，怪石嶙峋，挺拔秀丽，如一柄利剑，直刺入苍穹里。
However, at the top of this mountain, the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil was unremarkable. Its size was roughly that of a fist, dark in color, just like ordinary soil.
chōng mǎn le páng bó zhī qì 。
充满了磅礴之气。
But its unremarkable appearance didn't matter to Lin Xuan; he immediately recognized it as the precious treasure he had long desired.
fǎn guān shān dǐng chù de jiǔ tiān xī rǎng ， què háo wú qǐ yǎn zhī chù 。
反观山顶处的九天息壤，却毫无起眼之处。
He swallowed his saliva. It was hard not to be moved by this sight.
yǔ quán tou dà xiǎo xiāng chà fǎng fú ， hēi hū hū de ， jiù rú tóng yī kuài pǔ tōng de ní tǔ 。
与拳头大小相差仿佛，黑乎乎的，就如同一块普通的泥土。
However, Lin Xuan stood still and did not rush to take it right away.
rán ér bù qǐ yǎn yòu rú hé ， lín xuān hái shì yī yǎn jiù jiāng tā rèn chū ， zhè jué duì shì zì jǐ mèng mèi yǐ qiú de bǎo wù 。
然而不起眼又如何，林轩还是一眼就将他认出，这绝对是自己梦寐以求的宝物。
Because at the base of that mountain peak, there were several statues among the rugged rocks. They looked lifelike.
tūn le yī kǒu tuò mò 。 yào shuō bù xīn dòng nà shì piàn rén de 。
吞了一口唾沫。要说不心动那是骗人的。
Clearly, they were powerful beings from another world who had been petrified.
rán ér lín xuān què zhàn zài yuán dì ， bìng méi yǒu lì kè qù qǔ 。
然而林轩却站在原地，并没有立刻去取。
Someone had already arrived here first and found this place, but their end was tragic.
yīn wèi jiù zài nà shān fēng dǐ zuò ， guài shí lín xún 。 dào chù dōu shì yī duī duī de fèi qì kuàng shí ， piān piān què yǒu jǐ zūn diāo xiàng yìng rù dào yǎn lián lǐ 。
因为就在那山峰底座，怪石嶙峋。到处都是一堆堆的废弃矿石，偏偏却有几尊雕像映入到眼帘里。
This wasn't ordinary petrification; once removed, one could be revived. But these people's souls had undoubtedly scattered to the winds.
xǔ xǔ rú shēng 。
栩栩如生。
He couldn't afford to be careless based on past experiences.
fēn míng jiù shì bèi shí huà hòu de yì jiè dà néng 。
分明就是被石化后的异界大能。
However, after surveying his surroundings, he didn't see any formidable enemies.
yǒu rén jié zú xiān dēng ， xiān zhǎo dào le cǐ chù ， kě jié jú què shì cǎn bù rěn dǔ 。
有人捷足先登，先找到了此处，可结局却是惨不忍睹。
Releasing his divine sense, he found nothing.
zhè kě bú shì pǔ tōng de shí huà shù ， jiě chú hòu jiù kě fù huó ， tā men bǎi fēn zhī bǎi yǐ jīng hún fēi pò sàn diào le 。
这可不是普通的石化术，解除后就可复活，他们百分之百已经魂飞魄散掉了。
Lin Xuan was speechless but certainly wouldn't hesitate.
qián chē zhī jiàn bù yuǎn ， lín xuān zì rán bù gǎn dà yì 。
前车之鉴不远，林轩自然不敢大意。
After all, this journey was for the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil. The treasure was right in front of him, and it would be foolish to give up even if he knew there were dangers.
rán ér dǎ liàng sì zhōu 。 què bìng méi yǒu kàn jiàn shén me qiáng dí 。
然而打量四周。却并没有看见什么强敌。
He would deal with whatever came his way.
jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， yī yàng méi yǒu shōu huò 。
将神识放出，一样没有收获。
With a determined mind, Lin Xuan stepped forward.
lín xuān yǒu diǎn wú yǔ le 。
林轩有点无语了。
...
dàn dāng rán bù kě néng chóu chú bù qián 。
但当然不可能踌躇不前。
However, just as he took a few steps, the statues suddenly turned their heads.
zì jǐ cǐ xíng 。 jiù shì wèi le jiǔ tiān xī rǎng ér lái ， rú jīn bǎo wù jìn zài zhǐ chǐ ， jiù suàn míng zhī dào yǒu wēi jī ， yòu zěn me kě néng fàng qì ？
自己此行。就是为了九天息壤而来，如今宝物近在咫尺，就算明知道有危机，又怎么可能放弃？
Lin Xuan was taken aback. He had clearly felt that these petrified cultivators' souls had scattered to the winds. How could this be?
bīng lái jiāng dǎng 。 shuǐ lái tǔ yǎn ér yǐ 。
兵来将挡。水来土掩而已。
Was his sense of perception wrong?
dà bù liǎo xiǎo xīn yī xiē 。
大不了小心一些。
No, it couldn't be!
lín xuān xīn zhōng yǐ yǒu dìng jì ， mài bù xiàng qián zǒu qù 。
林轩心中已有定计，迈步向前走去。
Before he could fully process this thought, an unbelievable scene unfolded. A flash of light appeared, and the stone skin peeled away, revealing the statues as living beings.
……
……
Three men and two women each exuded powerful auras.
rán ér cái zǒu le jǐ bù 。
然而才走了几步。
This wasn't strange; those who reached here wouldn't have any weaklings. Among the Three Thousand Worlds, they were true top-tier figures.
nà xiē diāo xiàng jū rán zhuǎn guò le tóu lú 。
那些雕像居然转过了头颅。
They each revealed their treasures.
lín xuān bù yóu de è rán ， tā míng míng gǎn jué dào zhè xiē bèi shí huà de xiū shì yǐ jīng hún fēi pò sàn ， zěn me ……
林轩不由得愕然，他明明感觉到这些被石化的修士已经魂飞魄散，怎么……
There were immortal swords, long spears, large axes, sharp hammers, and some other rare artifacts...
nán dào gǎn yìng chū cuò ？
难道感应出错？
They charged at Lin Xuan with great ferocity.
bù ， bù kě néng de ！
不，不可能的！
However, this was just a facade. Their eyes were all dazed.
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， bù kě sī yì de yí mù fā shēng le ， dàn jiàn líng guāng yī shǎn ， shí jī tùn qù ， zhè xiē diāo xiàng jū rán huī fù le shēng jī 。
这个念头尚未转过，不可思议的一幕发生了，但见灵光一闪，石肌褪去，这些雕像居然恢复了生机。
These fellows had no consciousness; they were merely puppets controlled by others.
sān nán liǎng nǚ 。 měi gè rén dōu sàn fà chū qiáng dà de qì xī 。
三男两女。每个人都散发出强大的气息。
They came here to find the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil as well.
zhè dào bù qí 。
这倒不奇。
But once they fell, they became puppets for someone else.
néng gòu lái dào cǐ chù de xiū shì ， yuán běn jiù bú huì yǒu ruò zhě ， fàng yǎn sān qiān shì jiè 。 yì suàn zhēn zhèng de dǐng jí rén wù 。
能够来到此处的修士，原本就不会有弱者，放眼三千世界。亦算真正的顶级人物。
What a terrifying spell!
tā men gè zì jì chū le zì jǐ de bǎo wù 。
他们各自祭出了自己的宝物。
If he failed, he would become one of them.
yǒu xiān jiàn ， yǒu zhǎng gē ， yǒu dà dāo ， yǒu lì fǔ ， hái yǒu yī xiē qí mén bǎo wù ， bù yī ér zú ……
有仙剑，有长戈，有大刀，有利斧，还有一些奇门宝物，不一而足……
With this thought in mind, Lin Xuan's face turned pale.
qì shì xiōng xiōng de xiàng lín xuān pū guò lái le 。
气势汹汹的像林轩扑过来了。
He no longer cared about concealing his strength. With a burst of green light, he lunged forward.
rán ér nà zhǐ shì biǎo xiàng ér yǐ 。 tā men de yǎn shén ， wú bù huàn sàn yǐ jí 。
然而那只是表象而已。他们的眼神，无不涣散以极。
The first obstacle was a壮汉 (strong man).
zhè jǐ gè jiā huo 。 gēn běn jiù méi yǒu yì shí ， bù guò shì bèi cāo zòng de kuǐ lěi ér yǐ 。
这几个家伙。根本就没有意识，不过是被操纵的傀儡而已。
Seeing Lin Xuan approaching, he raised his hand and the long sword hovering before him sliced towards Lin Xuan.
tā men lái dào cǐ chù ， yì shì xún zhǎo jiǔ tiān xī rǎng de 。
他们来到此处，亦是寻找九天息壤的。
A flash of cold light split the air in two.
rán ér yí dàn yǔn luò ， què bèi duì fāng biàn chéng kuǐ lěi le 。
然而一旦陨落，却被对方变成傀儡了。
However, there was no display of essence energy. This fellow had mastered the use of magical power to such an extent that it was almost perfect.
hǎo kě pà de fǎ shù ！
好可怕的法术！
Unfortunately, his strike missed its target. Lin Xuan's movements were swift and clean; instead of blocking, he used spatial法则 (rules) to instantly move away.
ruò shì zì jǐ shī bài ， qián chē zhī jiàn bù yuǎn ， bì jiāng biàn chéng tā men zhōng de yī yuán 。
若是自己失败，前车之鉴不远，必将变成他们中的一员。
The entire process was quick as a flash. The next moment, Lin Xuan appeared in front of the壮汉.
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， lín xuān liǎn sè nán kàn yǐ jí 。
想到这里，林轩脸色难看以极。
With a wave of his sleeve, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword Fish emerged. A burst of silver light showered down on the opponent's head and face.
nǎ lǐ hái gù dé shàng cáng zhuō ， hún shēn qīng máng yì qǐ ， jiù pū le guò qù 。
哪里还顾得上藏拙，浑身青芒一起，就扑了过去。
If it were an ordinary cultivator at the Tribulation Stage, such suddenness would have caused them to panic. But these fellows were just puppets, so they wouldn't be surprised.
zhè cì shì yí gè zhuàng hàn dǎng zài shēn qián 。
这次是一个壮汉挡在身前。
However, their reactions weren't slow either.
yǎn kàn lín xuān pū luò 。
眼看林轩扑落。
They spread their hands, and essence energy flashed wildly as a large shield appeared before them.
tā dà shǒu yī wǔ ， xuán fú zài shēn qián de zhǎng dāo biàn xiàng lín xuān pī kǎn ér chū 。
他大手一舞，悬浮在身前的长刀便像林轩劈砍而出。
Clang! Clang!
dàn jiàn hán guāng yī shǎn ， yǎn qián de xū kōng yǐ biàn chéng le liǎng bàn 。
但见寒光一闪，眼前的虚空已变成了两半。
The sound of metal rang in his ears like raindrops on banana leaves. The shield's light flickered but still managed to block the terrifying attack.
rán ér què bú jiàn líng guāng tūn tǔ ， zhè jiā huo duì fǎ lì de yùn yòng ， yǐ dào lú huǒ chún qīng de dì bù 。
然而却不见灵光吞吐，这家伙对法力的运用，已到炉火纯青的地步。
But this wasn't the main point.
kě xī pī bù zhōng yě méi yǒu yòng tú ， lín xuān de dòng zuò yě shì gān jìng lì suǒ ， méi dǎng ， ér shì shī zhǎn kōng jiān fǎ zé ， yī shùn jiān nuó yí kāi le 。
可惜劈不中也没有用途，林轩的动作也是干净利索，没挡，而是施展空间法则，一瞬间挪移开了。
As Lin Xuan summoned the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, he vanished from his original spot. In the next moment, spatial fluctuations appeared as Lin Xuan reappeared behind the壮汉.
zhěng gè guò chéng tù qǐ hú luò ， xià yī kè ， lín xuān yǐ zài nà zhuàng hàn de shēn qián fú xiàn ér chū 。
整个过程兔起鹘落，下一刻，林轩已在那壮汉的身前浮现而出。
Feinting and attacking!
xiù páo yī shuǎi ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn yú yóu ér chū ， dàn jiàn yín máng sì shè ， yào mù shēng huā ， pī tóu gài liǎn ， xiàng zhe duì fāng cuán shè ér lái 。
袖袍一甩，九宫须臾剑鱼游而出，但见银芒四射，耀目生花，劈头盖脸，向着对方攒射而来。
Lin Xuan used spatial displacement!
ruò shì yì bān de dù jié qī dà néng ， rú cǐ tū rán ， fēi dà jīng shī sè ， bù guò yǎn qián de jiā huo ， jǐn jǐn shì yī kuǐ lěi bà le ， zì rán bú huì yǒu jīng yà yī shuō 。
若是一般的渡劫期大能，如此突然，非大惊失色，不过眼前的家伙，仅仅是一傀儡罢了，自然不会有惊讶一说。
Then, with a wave of his sleeve, the entire action flowed like clouds and water. A silver thread appeared in mid-air.
dàn tā de fǎn yìng ， yě sī háo bù màn 。
但他的反应，也丝毫不慢。
It flashed by instantly!
shuāng shǒu zhāng kāi ， líng guāng kuáng shǎn ， qián miàn jiù fú xiàn chū le yí miàn jù dà de dùn pái 。
双手张开，灵光狂闪，前面就浮现出了一面巨大的盾牌。
Targeting the opponent's head.
dīng dīng dāng dāng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rú yǔ dǎ jiāo hé ， nà dùn pái de guāng máng yī zhèn mó hú shǎn shuò ， dàn hái shì dǎng xià zhè kě pà de gōng jī le 。
叮叮当当的声音传入耳朵，如雨打蕉荷，那盾牌的光芒一阵模糊闪烁，但还是挡下这可怕的攻击了。
Though it seemed calm, the power contained within was shocking.
dàn zhè bú shì zhòng diǎn 。
但这不是重点。
The strong man reacted quickly but still couldn't match the speed at which he summoned his treasure. His head was sliced off.
yīn wèi lín xuān zài jì chū jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn de tóng shí ， zì jǐ jiù cóng yuán dì xiāo shī ， xià yī kè ， kōng jiān bō dòng yì qǐ ， lín xuān chū xiàn zài le zhuàng hàn de hòu miàn 。
因为林轩在祭出九宫须臾剑的同时，自己就从原地消失，下一刻，空间波动一起，林轩出现在了壮汉的后面。
Blood splattered, but Lin Xuan didn't have time to savor his victory as another four puppets charged towards him with a roar.
shēng dōng jī xī ！
声东击西！
Wanting to rely on numbers?
lín xuān shī zhǎn chū lái de shì kōng jiān nuó yí ！
林轩施展出来的是空间挪移！
Lin Xuan had allies too. He didn't have time to show off now.
suí hòu zhǐ jiàn tā xiù páo yī fú ， zhěng gè dòng zuò rú xíng yún liú shuǐ yì bān ， xū kōng zhōng què chū xiàn le yī dào yín sè de sī xiàn 。
随后只见他袖袍一拂，整个动作如行云流水一般，虚空中却出现了一道银色的丝线。
With a wave of his sleeve, the Must臾洞天图 (Momentary Caverns Diagram) appeared and slowly unfolded. Several beautiful girls came into view.
yī shǎn jí shì ！
一闪即逝！
Moon, Yuanyuan, Xiaodie, and Nine Heavens Immortal Maiden. Not only were they exceptionally beautiful, but their strength was formidable as well.
zhǎn xiàng duì fāng de tóu lú 。
斩像对方的头颅。
"These guys are yours!"
míng míng yún dàn fēng qīng ， rán ér lǐ miàn suǒ yùn hán de lì liàng què lìng rén zé shé 。
明明云淡风轻，然而里面所蕴含的力量却令人咋舌。
"Lord Husband, be at ease."
nà zhuàng hàn de fǎn yìng suī rán xùn sù ， dàn jì chū bǎo wù de sù dù hái shì chí le yī bù ， bèi zhǎn xià le tóu lú 。
那壮汉的反应虽然迅速，但祭出宝物的速度还是迟了一步，被斩下了头颅。
"Brother Lin, just watch."
xiān xuè sǎ luò ， rán ér lín xuān gēn běn jiù lái bù jí dé yì ， bàn suí zhe pò kōng shēng dà zuò ， què shì lìng wài sì míng kuǐ lěi cháo zhe tā pū guò lái le 。
鲜血洒落，然而林轩根本就来不及得意，伴随着破空声大做，却是另外四名傀儡朝着他扑过来了。
The voices of the ladies entered his ears. Then, each of them emitted a dazzling light and charged forward.
xiǎng yào yǐ duō wèi shèng me ？
想要倚多为胜么？
...
lín xuān kě yě yǒu bāng shǒu ， xiàn zài yì méi yǒu shí jiān ràng tā chěng yīng xióng 。
林轩可也有帮手，现在亦没有时间让他逞英雄。
In the next moment, thunderous sounds echoed in his ears. The girls found their targets and unleashed their divine powers. It was needless to say that although the four puppets were strong, they couldn't match these beauties' power. They quickly fell one by one.
xiù páo yī shuǎi 。
袖袍一甩。
No danger.
xū yú dòng tiān tú fú xiàn chū lái ， xú xú zhǎn kāi ， jǐ wèi měi mào shào nǚ yìng rù yǎn lián 。
须臾洞天图浮现出来，徐徐展开，几位美貌少女映入眼帘。
The crisis Lin Xuan faced had been resolved. He raised his head and looked at the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil on the mountain peak again.
yuè ér ， yuàn yuàn ， xiǎo dié ， hái yǒu jiǔ tiān xuán nǚ ， bù jǐn měi mào fēi fán ， ér qiě shí lì yí gè bǐ yí gè biāo hàn 。
月儿，媛媛，小蝶，还有九天玄女，不仅美貌非凡，而且实力一个比一个彪悍。
What dangers lay there?
“ zhè jǐ gè jiā huo ， jiù jiāo gěi nǐ men le ！”
“这几个家伙，就交给你们了！”
Lin Xuan felt frequent signs of divine omens in his heart but couldn't see any guardians. This was too unbelievable.
“ fū jūn fàng xīn 。”
“夫君放心。”
Logically, he shouldn't have acted rashly, but he didn't have time to waste here. Lin Xuan stepped towards the mountain peak. (To be continued)
Plop! The sound of water reached his ears as Lin Xuan was submerged by the well. Not only did he not feel any discomfort, but he felt a sense of comfort throughout his body.
This wasn't just ordinary well water; it was clearly... Nine Heavens Immortal Dew!
Lin Xuan's heart leaped with joy.
Nine Heavens Immortal Dew was also a legendary holy object. Just one drop could restore the magical power of a cultivator who had passed through the Tribulation Stage.
Since this precious item appeared here, the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil must be nearby as well.
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and swallowed the Nine Heavens Immortal Dew in one gulp.
Restore my magical power!
Apart from that, there were other benefits to this item.
He couldn't afford to miss such an opportunity. At the same time, Lin Xuan sped up towards the bottom of the well.
After swimming for about twenty丈, he suddenly found himself in a spacious area. It was like a new small world before his eyes.
Though it was a miniature world, it was incredibly solid and rich with essence energy. The air was filled with bird songs and fragrant flowers, exuding an extraordinary aura.
Then... the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil came into view.
Yes, that's right, the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil.
It was on a mountain peak in front of him.
This mountain towered ten thousand feet high, with rugged rocks and towering beauty. It looked like a sharp sword piercing the heavens.
It exuded an overwhelming aura.
However, at the top of this mountain, the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil was unremarkable. Its size was roughly that of a fist, dark in color, just like ordinary soil.
But its unremarkable appearance didn't matter to Lin Xuan; he immediately recognized it as the precious treasure he had long desired.
He swallowed his saliva. It was hard not to be moved by this sight.
However, Lin Xuan stood still and did not rush to take it right away.
Because at the base of that mountain peak, there were several statues among the rugged rocks. They looked lifelike.
Clearly, they were powerful beings from another world who had been petrified.
Someone had already arrived here first and found this place, but their end was tragic.
This wasn't ordinary petrification; once removed, one could be revived. But these people's souls had undoubtedly scattered to the winds.
He couldn't afford to be careless based on past experiences.
However, after surveying his surroundings, he didn't see any formidable enemies.
Releasing his divine sense, he found nothing.
Lin Xuan was speechless but certainly wouldn't hesitate.
After all, this journey was for the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil. The treasure was right in front of him, and it would be foolish to give up even if he knew there were dangers.
He would deal with whatever came his way.
With a determined mind, Lin Xuan stepped forward.
...
However, just as he took a few steps, the statues suddenly turned their heads.
Lin Xuan was taken aback. He had clearly felt that these petrified cultivators' souls had scattered to the winds. How could this be?
Was his sense of perception wrong?
No, it couldn't be!
Before he could fully process this thought, an unbelievable scene unfolded. A flash of light appeared, and the stone skin peeled away, revealing the statues as living beings.
Three men and two women each exuded powerful auras.
This wasn't strange; those who reached here wouldn't have any weaklings. Among the Three Thousand Worlds, they were true top-tier figures.
They each revealed their treasures.
There were immortal swords, long spears, large axes, sharp hammers, and some other rare artifacts...
They charged at Lin Xuan with great ferocity.
However, this was just a facade. Their eyes were all dazed.
These fellows had no consciousness; they were merely puppets controlled by others.
They came here to find the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil as well.
But once they fell, they became puppets for someone else.
What a terrifying spell!
If he failed, he would become one of them.
With this thought in mind, Lin Xuan's face turned pale.
He no longer cared about concealing his strength. With a burst of green light, he lunged forward.
The first obstacle was a壮汉 (strong man).
Seeing Lin Xuan approaching, he raised his hand and the long sword hovering before him sliced towards Lin Xuan.
A flash of cold light split the air in two.
However, there was no display of essence energy. This fellow had mastered the use of magical power to such an extent that it was almost perfect.
Unfortunately, his strike missed its target. Lin Xuan's movements were swift and clean; instead of blocking, he used spatial法则 (rules) to instantly move away.
The entire process was quick as a flash. The next moment, Lin Xuan appeared in front of the壮汉.
With a wave of his sleeve, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword Fish emerged. A burst of silver light showered down on the opponent's head and face.
If it were an ordinary cultivator at the Tribulation Stage, such suddenness would have caused them to panic. But these fellows were just puppets, so they wouldn't be surprised.
However, their reactions weren't slow either.
They spread their hands, and essence energy flashed wildly as a large shield appeared before them.
Clang! Clang!
The sound of metal rang in his ears like raindrops on banana leaves. The shield's light flickered but still managed to block the terrifying attack.
But this wasn't the main point.
As Lin Xuan summoned the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, he vanished from his original spot. In the next moment, spatial fluctuations appeared as Lin Xuan reappeared behind the壮汉.
Feinting and attacking!
Lin Xuan used spatial displacement!
Then, with a wave of his sleeve, the entire action flowed like clouds and water. A silver thread appeared in mid-air.
It flashed by instantly!
Targeting the opponent's head.
Though it seemed calm, the power contained within was shocking.
The strong man reacted quickly but still couldn't match the speed at which he summoned his treasure. His head was sliced off.
Blood splattered, but Lin Xuan didn't have time to savor his victory as another four puppets charged towards him with a roar.
Wanting to rely on numbers?
Lin Xuan had allies too. He didn't have time to show off now.
With a wave of his sleeve, the Must臾洞天图 (Momentary Caverns Diagram) appeared and slowly unfolded. Several beautiful girls came into view.
Moon, Yuanyuan, Xiaodie, and Nine Heavens Immortal Maiden. Not only were they exceptionally beautiful, but their strength was formidable as well.
"These guys are yours!"
"Lord Husband, be at ease."
"Brother Lin, just watch."
The voices of the ladies entered his ears. Then, each of them emitted a dazzling light and charged forward.
...
In the next moment, thunderous sounds echoed in his ears. The girls found their targets and unleashed their divine powers. It was needless to say that although the four puppets were strong, they couldn't match these beauties' power. They quickly fell one by one.
No danger.
The crisis Lin Xuan faced had been resolved. He raised his head and looked at the Nine Heavens Sustaining Soil on the mountain peak again.
What dangers lay there?
Lin Xuan felt frequent signs of divine omens in his heart but couldn't see any guardians. This was too unbelievable.
Logically, he shouldn't have acted rashly, but he didn't have time to waste here. Lin Xuan stepped towards the mountain peak. (To be continued)